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Widnes Vikings cruise to dream start in the Championship with a win over London Broncos
The new era for the London Broncos got off to a difficult start following a 34-12 opening day defeat to the Widnes Vikings.
The new era for the London Broncos got off to a difficult start following a 34-12 opening day defeat to the Widnes Vikings.
Jason Holder became the first West Indies bowler to take a T20I hat-trick as Kieron Pollard’s side beat England by 17 runs to seal a 3-2 series win in Bridgetown.
Luton Town travel to Swansea City as they hope to boost their play-off hopes, however, Russell Martin’s side will provide a resolute contest.
James Vear’s Lions side return to the Copper Box Arena in a FIBA Europe Cup game against the Russian outfit.
Declan Kidney’s London Irish side came from 14-0 down to overhaul the Chiefs before defending resolutely in a scoreless second half to protect their lead.
Sale Sharks’ youngsters showcased a fearless and stunning second-half fightback as they came from behind to defeat table-toppers Leicester Tigers 35-26 at the AJ Bell Stadium.
“I am very happy here, at one of the best-run clubs in the Premier League, with a fantastic owner, chairman, CEO, sports director. (There are) great people at the club.”
Leigh Centurions Head Coach Adrian Lam and winger Tom Nisbet were both happy to have got off to a winning start in the Championship after a 50-4 opening day win against Whitehaven, however, they recognised that tougher tests will lie ahead.
The first game of the Betfred Championship for Batley Bulldogs and Halifax Panthers finally arrived on a bitterly cold January afternoon in West Yorkshire.
Bradford Bulls started their season with an eight-try win over Dewsbury Rams at Tetley’s Stadium.
Tom Briscoe celebrated his testimonial in style as Leeds Rhinos came away with a convincing 38-6 win over Hull FC at Headingley with the Super League season just two weeks away.
There was a roar of relief surrounding the Swansea.com Stadium on Saturday evening as the home side turned around a 14-point deficit to secure a vital victory.
New signing Nene Macdonald grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Leigh Centurions ran riot on the opening day of the Betfred Championship season beating Whitehaven 50-4.
Mansfield Town continue to rise up the League Two table as a 2-0 victory over Leyton Orient moves the amber and blues into sixth, three points off the automatic promotion places.
Morecambe blew a two-goal lead against Accrington Stanley paying the price for failing to solve their defensive set-piece conundrum.
AFC Wimbledon are now winless in nine games as they drew 1-1 against Shrewsbury Town at Plough Lane.
A young Burton Albion outfit put Lincoln City to the sword at the LNER Stadium as they fought back from a goal down to claim a deserved 2-1 victory.
Chris Willock’s arrival at Queens Park Rangers on the last day of the summer transfer window in 2020 came with minimum fuss.
Dee Bradbury OBE, who became the 128th President of the Scottish Rugby Union, was the first-ever woman to hold that role.
Moeen Ali’s game-winning performance with both bat and ball helped England beat West Indies by 34 runs in Bridgetown and set up a series-deciding fifth match.
Leigh Centurions will pay tribute to former player and Rugby League great Des Drummond as they begin their Betfred Championship campaign at home to Whitehaven.
A solitary second half goal from Nathan Smith was enough to earn Darrell Clarke’s side three points in challenging and blustery conditions.
Bolton Wanderers hammered promotion-chasing Sunderland 6-0 to record their biggest-ever victory at the University of Bolton Stadium and hand the visitors their heaviest-ever defeat in the third-tier.
A stunner from Curtis Weston moments before the final whistle meant Chesterfield would pip Eastleigh to the three points.